Stories Related to Bafta Winners List Dominated By Hurt Locker, Brits

Paul Tassi, Joblo
Tue, 02/23/2010 - 11:26am

I've been recently reminded that the BAFTA's were this weekend, and so I bring to you the complete list of winners from the British award show below. THE HURT LOCKER stormed its competition with six wins, and British actors Colin Firth and Carey Mulligan beat out their American competition. A little home field bias perhaps? I'm glad to see MOON pop up on the list, even if it is just "Best British Debut." AVATAR... Read More...

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Topics: awards bafta britain carey mulligan colin firth film awards the hurt locker uk united kingdom

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